Irish Boundary Commission.

Oral Answers to Questions — League of Nations. – in the House of Commons am ar 28 Gorffennaf 1924.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr David Reid Mr David Reid , Down

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asked the Prime Minister whether the answers of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council to the questions submitted to it regarding the Irish Boundary Commission will, when given, be communicated to this House?

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury , Wolverhampton Bilston

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asked the Prime Minister whether he has advised His Majesty to make public the decision of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the matter of the Irish Boundary Commission; and, if so, will he say what it is?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberafan

The Report of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in regard to the Irish Boundary Commission has not yet been received; but when it is, steps will be taken at once to communicate it to Parliament.

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury Lieut-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury , Wolverhampton Bilston

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how long it will be before he receives the Report?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberafan

I cannot say. It is still in the hands of the Judicial Committee.

Photo of Hon. Hugh O'Neill Hon. Hugh O'Neill , Antrim

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the judgment will be given in full to the public?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberafan

Certainly; whatever is sent to us will be given in full to the public.

Photo of Viscount  Curzon Viscount Curzon , Battersea South

Will the Report be forthcoming before Parliament rises?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberafan

I cannot say. It is impossible for me to say. It is not in my hands.

Photo of Mr John Gretton Mr John Gretton , Burton

Is it not a fact that the Report is not made to the Prime Minister? It is made to the Crown.

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberafan

No; I think there is a mistake there.